Gwen Stefani

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We have to tip our hat to singer/designer Gwen Stefani and the outfit she assembled for an outing in London early last month. The trend-focused look, which consisted of Michael Kors' Ikat Windowpane Duchess Shell ($1195) and matching Skinny Samantha Pants ($1295, 866.709.KORS), Holmes and Yang's Leather Back Cape ($1859), Yohji Yamamoto men's peaked military-style hat from F/W 12, and Christian Louboutin's Pigalle 85 Patent-Leather Pumps ($625), is a shining example of how to style the season's matching prints. Want to know Why It Works? We break it all down with a closer look at each important element below.

Beauty: Finish your look with a bright red lip. The striking hue adds just the right amount of color to a mix of black and white.Similar Essential: L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipcolor ($10) in Ravishing Red.--Jessica Baker